§ Sir V. Raikesasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what progress has been made with preliminary work on the Liverpool—Aintree Road Improvement Scheme which was authorised on the 17th March, 1955.
§ Mr. WatkinsonWork started on 9th January on the length northwards from the Old Roan Canal Bridge. The diversion of cables and mains on this section is proceeding in conjunction with the road works. The reconstruction of the canal 39W bridge started on 20th February and work is in progress on the laying of a surface water drain and the depositing of material for embankments.